You might compare and order decimals to find scores.
HOW DO I COMPARE DECIMALS?
Comparing decimals is like comparing whole numbers.To compare decimals, you could use place value or a number line.
HOW DO I ORDER DECIMALS?
First, you line up the decimal points. Next you annex,(or place zeros to the right of the last digit in a decimal) zeros so that each has the same number of decimal places.Finally, use place value to compare the decimals.
EXAMPLE PROBLEM!!!!
Use >,< or = to compare the decimal.
2.7 2.07
ANSWER: >
WHEN WILL I USE THIS?
You might compare and order decimals to find scores.
HOW DO I COMPARE DECIMALS?
Comparing decimals is like comparing whole numbers.To compare decimals, you could use place value or a number line.
HOW DO I ORDER DECIMALS?
First, you line up the decimal points. Next you annex,(or place zeros to the right of the last digit in a decimal) zeros so that each has the same number of decimal places.Finally, use place value to compare the decimals.
EXAMPLE PROBLEM!!!!
Use >,< or = to compare the decimal.
2.7 2.07
ANSWER: >
WEBSITES!!__
http://mathforum.org/library/drmath/view/58950.html
http://www.mathsisfun.com/ordering_decimals.html